What this opportunity is
The Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 20 miles of roadway on Bob Ruud Memorial Highway and Bell Vista Avenue in Nevada. This project includes roadway reconstruction, paving, drainage, and safety improvements, making it suitable for construction firms specializing in heavy civil work. As there is no set-aside for small businesses, it is a full and open competition, so interested contractors should track the solicitation closely for bidding opportunities.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PROJECT NUMBER: NV FLAP NYE 10(1)
PROJECT NAME: Bob Ruud Mem Hwy & Bell Vista Ave
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) intends to issue a solicitation for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 20 miles of roadway. The project begins in Pahrump at the intersection of State Highway 160 and Bell Vista Avenue and provides access to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Death Valley National Park.
The project aims to improve safety and drainage on Bob Ruud Memorial Highway and Bell Vista Avenue. Bob Ruud Memorial Highway is characterized as a typical rural highway, while Bell Vista Avenue is in a more urban setting within Pahrump, featuring multiple approach roads.
SCOPE OF THE WORK: The project consists of roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, paving, drainage, and safety improvements. Specific work includes full-depth reclamation (FDR), installation of new aggregate base, asphalt paving, and culvert replacement (with some requiring approximately 10 feet of excavation).
PRINCIPAL WORK ITEMS: Major items of work include the following ranges:
Aggregate Base: 30,000 - 50,000 tons
Full Depth Reclamation (4-inch depth): 22 miles
Full Depth Reclamation (8-inch depth): 10 miles
Asphalt Pavement: 65,000 - 80,000 tons
24-inch Culvert: 1,000 - 2,500 LNFT
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Anticipated advertisement May 2026 with an award June 2026, and a tentative project completion of May 2027.
ESTIMATED COST RANGE: Between $20,000,000 and $40,000,000
This is a full and open competition.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.